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Project Management Lead Quality Management System Canadian Blood Services • London, Ontario, Canada

This role is hybrid: the successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will work a mixture of on‑site and off‑site hours. Employees are expected to have an in‑person presence for at least 40% of their work time, but this requirement may vary depending on circumstances.

• Job category: Continuous improvement and project management
• Job posting ID: 8065
• Employment status: Temporary full‑time
• Classification: PTS
• Salary/Rate of pay: $80,078 – $94,028
• Application deadline: This external posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

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Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary Full‑time Project Management Lead – Quality Management System to join our dynamic Quality Management System (QMS) team.

The QMS team provides leadership in advancing and maturing our quality management system, enabling the organization through effective, efficient and timely services, and providing subject‑matter expertise in quality and regulatory matters.

In this role you will report to the Associate Director of Quality Improvement and serve as the primary liaison between stakeholder quality teams and operational units to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with established quality standards. You will lead and manage quality improvement projects from initiation through completion, monitoring progress, preparing reports and communicating updates to leadership and key stakeholders as required.

You will also support efficiency improvements within established QMS processes, leveraging your strong understanding of applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) as defined by regulatory bodies. Your expertise in the theory and application of Design Control and Project Management Life Cycle will be critical to effectively integrating these principles within the Quality Management System.

• Develop and maintain project Quality Plans and provide training and guidance on quality expectations (e.g., change management, quality event management, document management).
• Identify, integrate and apply core quality elements such as design controls, process controls, cost of quality and auditing.
• Serve as the primary quality point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring resource needs and project quality requirements are met.
• Collaborate with project teams and cross‑functional partners to ensure deliverables meet all defined quality and project requirements.
• Exercise autonomous decision‑making on quality and compliance issues to influence and guide stakeholders toward risk‑based compliant solutions.
• Contribute to Q&RA divisional initiatives to foster continuous improvement across quality systems and processes.
• Support departmental priorities and other related duties as required.

• Post‑secondary education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably in engineering, science, quality management or related fields.
• 5 years of experience in quality systems project management or an equivalent role in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical devices, biotechnology, healthcare or equivalent).
• Experience as a project team member in a project management environment working with multiple areas of an organization such as supply chain, quality and other divisions.
• Experience and/or formal training in project management, quality systems, continuous improvement and design control.
• Experience and training in quality principles such as validation, change control, document control, process non‑conformance; experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or medical device sectors, and experience in blood bank industries is an asset.
• Strong ability to conceptualize, analyze, simplify and communicate complex processes.
• Solid knowledge of Quality Management Systems and improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma).
• Effective under pressure with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong project management skills including risk assessment and stakeholder communication.

• Percentage in lieu of benefits and vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 6%.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program and professional resources.

• Hybrid work environment: must be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services office 40% of the time (2 days a week); this requirement is subject to change based on operational needs.
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours a day).
• Potential travel on a quarterly basis or as needed for in‑person meetings and project commitments.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up‑to‑date résumé. This could be your first step toward a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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